The central deputation tenure of Mr. Pushpendra Rajput (IAS:1999:HP) in the capacity of Additional Secretary (JS level) at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has been extended for three months. As per an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday, 11th December 2022, the competent authority has approved the DoPT’s proposal for extending Mr. Rajput’s tenure. The extension is effective from 29th November 2023 and will continue for three months or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Anand Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as Member (Homeopathic), MARBH (NCH)
Dr. Anand Kumar Chaturvedi, formerly the Principal of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Homeopathic Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been appointed as a Member (Homeopathic) of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homeopathy (MARBH) (NCH). The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Friday, 8th December 2023, confirming that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has endorsed the proposal appointing Mr. Chaturvedi to the position of Member (Homeopathy) at NCH.
Ms. Yagna Unmesh Shukla appointed as Chairperson, NCAHP
Ms. Yagna Unmesh Shukla, currently serving as the Principal of the Physiotherapy College and President of the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP). As per the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday, 8th December 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has endorsed the proposal appointing Ms. Shukla to the esteemed position of Chairperson at NCAHP.
Bihar: Suspended IPS officer Aditya Kumar surrenders in court
Former Senior Superintendent of Police Aditya Kumar (IPS:2011:BH) faced a significant turn of events as he surrendered in a Patna court on Tuesday, leading to his incarceration. The suspension of Kumar arose from accusations of impersonating the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in a cheating case, and he had been on the run ever since being suspended due to a separate case involving disproportionate assets.
Despite seeking relief through an appeal to the Supreme Court, Aditya Kumar’s request for bail was recently denied, compelling him to surrender within a stipulated two-week period ending on December 6.
Law enforcement in Bihar had been on an extensive search for the absconding IPS officer, and in October 2022, the Economic Offences Unit initiated a case against him, resulting in his suspension from service.
Numerous charges have been brought against Kumar under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. In an earlier incident in 2022, the Economic Offences Unit registered a case involving disproportionate assets totaling ₹1.37 crore against him and four others. The charges included cheating, impersonation, extortion, and other offenses. The FIR alleged that the suspects, including Kumar, had impersonated the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court and pressured the Director General of Bihar Police to close a case against Kumar. In this case, Kumar had been accused of conspiring with the liquor mafia in the dry state of Bihar during his tenure as SSP in Gaya.
The Patna High Court had previously dismissed Kumar’s petition for anticipatory bail, instructing him to surrender within a four-week timeframe.
Tamil Nadu: Five 1993 batch IAS officers elevated to Chief Secretary Grade
Five IAS officers from the 1993 batch, who were granted temporary sanction for the creation of an Additional Chief Secretary rank post, have been promoted to the Chief Secretary grade in Tamil Nadu. The officers, along with their respective names and departments, are as follows:
- Gagandeep Singh Bedi (IAS:1993:TN)
- Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Chennai.
- Sunil Paliwal (IAS:1993:TN)
- Previous Position: Chairman, Chennai Port Authority, Chennai.
- Dheeraj Kumar (IAS:1993:TN)
- Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary, Information Technology and Digital Services Department, Chennai.
- S Vijaykumar (IAS:1993:TN)
- Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary/Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL), Chennai.
- Dr K Manivasan (IAS:1993:TN)
- Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Chennai.
Sumit Kumar appointed as Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Heavy Industries
Sumit Kumar (ISupplyS:2012), recommended for central deputation by the Department of Commerce, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries for a four-year term. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the central government has granted approval for Mr. Kumar’s appointment to the post under the central staffing scheme. The appointment is effective for four years from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
Praveen Kumar returns to parent cadre to avail promotion
Praveen Kumar (IRS-IT:2004), who served as Director in the Department of Economics Affairs, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the competent authority has granted approval to the proposal for Mr. Kumar’s repatriation to his parent cadre. The decision is made to enable him to avail the benefit of promotion in his parent cadre.
Vikram Singh returns to parent cadre
Vikram Singh (CPES:2001), serving as Director in the Ministry of Ayush, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the competent authority has approved the proposal for Mr. Singh’s repatriation to his parent cadre. The decision has been made to facilitate him in availing the benefit of promotion within his parent cadre.
Rajesh Kumar Singh prematurely repatriated to parent cadre
Rajesh Kumar Singh (IDSE:1995), who held the position of Director in the Department of Land Resources, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, December 6, 2023, the competent authority has approved the proposal for Mr. Singh’s repatriation to his parent cadre, citing personal grounds as the basis for this decision.
Jharkhand: L Khiangte appointed as new Chief Secretary, Sukhdev Singh shifted as DG, ATI
In a sudden and surprising development, on December 6, 2023, the Jharkhand government announced the appointment of IAS officer L Khiangte (IAS:1988:JH) as the new Chief Secretary, replacing the incumbent Shukhdeo Singh (IAS:1987:JH). Khiangte was currently serving as the Director General of the Administrative Training Institute (ATI) with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary for the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department.
The unexpected shift in the top bureaucratic leadership has taken the corridors of power by surprise, especially considering Singh’s perceived closeness to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Singh had previously served as the Principal Secretary to Soren during his first tenure as Chief Minister in 2013.
Initially appointed as Chief Secretary in March 2020, Singh was anticipated to complete his term until his retirement in March 2024. However, he has now been transferred and posted as the Director General of ATI.
Khiangte, slated to retire on October 31, 2024, is expected to continue in his new role until his retirement date.
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